FPGAs: what are they good for?
01 July, 2022 by Adam Taylor*FPGAs require a different design capture, implementation and verification approach than traditional processors due to the truly parallel nature of programmable logic.
No unpleasant surprises in ASIC development
21 April, 2022Behavioural modelling gets customers the ASIC they need.
Preventing obsolescence using custom ICs
25 March, 2022Richard Mount, Director of Sales at Swindon Silicon Systems, explains how custom ICs can help to minimise the threat of obsolescence when used in smart sensors.
STMicroelectronics LEO series radiation-hardened ICs
22 March, 2022STMicroelectronics has released its LEO series of radiation-hardened power, analog and logic ICs in plastic packages to help small, low-cost satellites to deliver services like Earth observation and broadband internet from low Earth orbit (LEO).
Power Integrations InnoSwitch3-PD ICs
15 February, 2022The IC incorporates primary switch and controller, isolated feedback, secondary control and USB-PD controller functions into a single, compact package.
Toshiba TCK12xBG Series load switch ICs
17 January, 2022The series uses a driver circuit that realises a typical ON-state quiescent current of 0.08 nA.
STMicroelectronics ST25TN512 and ST25TN01K NFC Forum Type 2 tag ICs
30 November, 2021STMicroelectronics' ST25TN512 and ST25TN01K NFC Forum Type 2 tag ICs are designed for high-volume use cases like consumer engagement, product information and brand protection.
Renesas RAA489206 and RAA489204 multi-cell battery front end ICs
17 November, 2021The ICs provide fast, flexible cell balancing up to 200 mA and over — a critical function to enable fast recharging and high utilisation in large battery packs.
Analog Devices MAX77659 SIMO PMIC with built-in switching charger
23 September, 2021The SIMO PMIC delivers over 4 h of play time after a short, 10-min charge and uses a single inductor to power multiple rails.
Power Integrations InnoSwitch3 IC family
17 September, 2021Power Integrations' InnoSwitch3 IC family, with PowiGaN technology, is designed to deliver high-impact performance for demanding consumer and industrial applications while simultaneously reducing energy consumption.
STMicroelectronics ST4SIM eSIMs for M2M applications
09 September, 2021ST's industrial eSIMs provide all the services needed to connect IoT devices to cellular networks.
ROHM BD9G500EFJ-LA and BD9F500QUZ buck DC/DC converter ICs
06 September, 2021ROHM has announced two buck DC/DC converter ICs with built-in MOSFETs, the BD9G500EFJ-LA and BD9F500QUZ, that support high voltages and currents in factory automation equipment such as PLCs/inverters and 5G base stations that handle high power.
Acromag XMC-7AWP and XMC-7KWP FPGA modules
02 September, 2021Acromag's XMC-7AWP and XMC-7KWP modules, with a user-programmable Xilinx Artix-7 or Kintex FPGA, feature write-protected flash memory to secure the configuration files.
Renesas RAA215300 PMIC
09 August, 2021The high-performance PMIC offers a wide range of features, including nine channels, a built-in charger and a real-time clock.
STMicroelectronics STSAFE secure elements for wireless charging
28 July, 2021STMicroelectronics is protecting wireless charging of small devices and mobiles with its STSAFE secure elements for authenticating certified Qi chargers.
